A great day in Aberdeenshire today with our visiting Swedish fishermen and FLAG friends. Packed full of interesting project visits and conversations. Thanks to NESFLAG for helping co-ordinate the day. ENRD Contact Point Syndicat mixte de la Baie de Saint-Brieuc @marinescotland #ruraldevelopment #emff #FLAG #scotland

Insightful visit to Isle Martin this morning as part of the Scottish FLAG co-ordinators meeting. Sprat schooling on the sea surface and porpoise arriving on cue to showcase the wonderful wildlife of the west coast 🐟 🐬Isle Martin Trust

Highland & Moray FLAG along with NESFLAG hosted a Swedish FLAG visit to Scotland, check out the video below to see what they got up to during their visit. A fantastic opportunity to share ideas on European level and how FLAGs are helping support coastal communities 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇸🇪

The Peterhead Seafood Festival will be on Saturday 29 August this year (I'm a nervous wreck already).

Good progress being made on the new facilities for #fishermen in Rosehearty. The building will house a chill room and ice machine, helping to preserve the quality of the mackerel catch. NESFLAG is funding this project with a £69k grant. #aberdeenshire #flag #fishing #funding

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on European Territorial Cooperation (otherwise known as Interegg) programmes 2021-2027. It's open until 27 March. ruralnetwork.scot/news-and-event… Scottish Rural Action Grow Biz Industries LTD @WesterRossBios @CommunityLandSc Scottish Islands Federation SCVO

Lots of wonderful local seafood on the menu at the Peartree Bistro in Fraserburgh today. A NESFLAG grant helped fund the set-up costs of this restaurant in 2018. Peartree Bistro

A very productive day at NESFLAG today. Great to hear all the projects are progressing. Our Angus Council projects at Arbroath harbour are complete and here is Harbour master Bruce Fleming receiving NESFLAG signs to display at the harbour. #EMFF #Angus

New NESFLAG applications are encouraged from South Aberdeenshire projects! Two final application rounds have been set for 2020. Get in touch if you know a fishing/community project which may be eligible. #fishing #funding #aberdeenshire nesflag.org.uk/new-applicatio…

⭐️New Funding Allocation Announced⭐️NESFLAG will deliver the new Coastal Communities Fund 2020-21 for Aberdeenshire Council. Applications up to £50k are encouraged from communities and businesses. Application deadline: 18th September 2020. More details: nesflag.org.uk/nesflag-to-del…

Aberdeenshire Council has been awarded more than £442,000 from the Scottish Crown Estate to be spent on coastal community initiatives by March 31 2021. Find out how your business or community can apply here: online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/apps/news/rele… #coastal #communities #funding NESFLAG

NE Scotland's £700m fish processing sector is a significant growth opportunity for region and could drive national #foodanddrink industry economic recovery, new study reveals online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/apps/news/rele… #seafood AberdeenshireEconDev NESFLAG Seafood Scotland Opportunity North East (ONE)

NESFLAG today launched a commissioned report on the NE Scotland seafood processing sector. ‘Future-Proofing the Seafood Industry’ offers a detailed analysis of the sector’s current status, and makes strategic recommendations for growth in a detailed action plan. Details below:

NESFLAG has approved 10 new grants worth a total of more than £194k to projects across the Aberdeenshire coast. The grants form part of Aberdeenshire Council’s 2020-21 Coastal Communities Challenge Fund. nesflag.org.uk/ten-projects-f…

❗️Marine & Outdoor Tourism Restart Fund now open - #Aberdeenshire #Marine & #Boating #Tourism Operators & #Outdoor #Wildlife, #Adventure & #Activity Sector Tourism #Businesses ⬇️

❗️Open for eligible #Aberdeenshire #businesses the Seafood Producers Resilience Fund - @MarineScotland may provide #financialsupport for #shellfish #catchers & #producers & shellfish & #trout #aquaculture undertakings 🦐Vessels close Fri 26 Feb 🎣 Info bit.ly/21SPRF

Could #seaweed cultivation become a new business opportunity in #Aberdeenshire? We're hosting an online event to demonstrate opportunities for such operations along the #Banff and #Buchan coast. More here: online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/apps/news/rele…

ℹ️ #Business potential available for new #seaweed cultivation at #Banff #Buchan #Aberdeenshire Interested individuals/organisations are invited to an online Aberdeenshire Council & Northern Light presentation 🗓️7-8pm Thu 24 Jun 🌊bit.ly/Seaweed24 📰bit.ly/NR100621

NESFLAG is celebrating the successful completion of the 2014-2020 programme with a series of films featuring our supported projects #emff #aberdeenshire #LocalDevelopment #fishing All the films can be viewed at youtube.com/playlist?list=…

NESFLAG has awarded £73k Coastal Communities Challenge Fund grant to 8 projects across Aberdeenshire. Read more here: nesflag.org.uk/eight-projects…